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    1. The document provides details about a meeting, including the chairwoman's introduction and plans for discussing progress on a marketing plan. 2. The chairwoman states that the purpose of the meeting is to assess progress on the marketing plan and determine remaining tasks before the launch in six weeks. 3. She outlines desired outcomes, such as a list of action items for the next month, and procedures like time limits to efficiently cover the agenda and allow for only one more meeting on remaining items.

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    1. The document provides details about a meeting, including the chairwoman's introduction and plans for discussing progress on a marketing plan. 2. The chairwoman states that the purpose of the meeting is to assess progress on the marketing plan and determine remaining tasks before the launch in six weeks. 3. She outlines desired outcomes, such as a list of action items for the next month, and procedures like time limits to efficiently cover the agenda and allow for only one more meeting on remaining items.

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    1. The document provides details about a meeting, including the chairwoman's introduction and plans for discussing progress on a marketing plan. 2. The chairwoman states that the purpose of the meeting is to assess progress on the marketing plan and determine remaining tasks before the launch in six weeks. 3. She outlines desired outcomes, such as a list of action items for the next month, and procedures like time limits to efficiently cover the agenda and allow for only one more meeting on remaining items.

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    Bahasa Inggris Task Session 8.odt

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    1. The document provides details about a meeting, including the chairwoman's introduction and plans for discussing progress on a marketing plan. 2. The chairwoman states that the purpose of the meeting is to assess progress on the marketing plan and determine remaining tasks before the launch in six weeks. 3. She outlines desired outcomes, such as a list of action items for the next month, and procedures like time limits to efficiently cover the agenda and allow for only one more meeting on remaining items.

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    Nama : Robertus Mataufue

    Nim : 201920100023
    Program : Sarjana Plus
    Mata Kuliah : Bahasa Inggris Profesi 1 (task season 8)

    1. Complete these small talk questions by choosing the best form for each verb in brackets.
    Asking about current projects:
    1. What are you doing on at the moment?
    (i) We’ve been really busy preparing for next week’s quality inspection. We’re nearly ready,
    but there are still a few big jobs to finish
    2. How is it going with your new assistant?
    (f) Not bad, actually, He’s on a steep learning curve, but he’s trying hard, and he’s got a lot of
    potential.
    3. did you make any progress with your big project?
    (a) A little, but it’s very slow. We’re still tied up with the financing side of things, so it
    doesn’t feel like we’re getting anywhere.
    Asking about recent events:
    4. How is your presentation going last week?
    (g) Really well. We had a good turn-out, and some people said nice things about it. Whether
    anyone actually buys the product as a result is another questions!
    5. How are your business trip? When are you getting back?
    (d) It was useful. but really exhausting. I just got back on Tuesday, so I’m still trying to get
    back on top of my inbox. But I’m glad I went. I made a few potentially useful contacts.
    Asking about news:
    6. What’s new?
    (c) Ah, nothing, really. Nothing ever changes! Busy as usual
    7. Do you hear back from that potential big customer yet?
    (j) Yes, they emailed us this morning with an order for 500 units, so it looks like it’s all going
    ahead. Very exciting.
    8. What are you being up to in your department?
    (h) We’re about to start working on the new marketing plan. It’s not due to be launched for
    another two months, but it takes a really long time to get ready.
    Asking about plans and predictions:
    9. When do you think they will finally to sign the contract?
    (e) Next week, hopefully, but they’re still not happy with our service charges, so it might still
    all fall through.
    10. Are you going to the conference this weekend?
    (b) Absolutely! I’m giving a presentation! I’m really nervous about it, actually.
    C. Getting the meeting started
    1. Match the nine steps in the meeting introduction.
    1. Right ... I think we should start now. Robert, Alice ... could you ...? Robert ...? Thanks.
    (c) Getting people’s attention, interrupting small talk.
    2. OK, so, is everybody here? Who are we waiting for? Hmmm ... well, I think we’ll have to
    make a start without them. We’ve got a lot to get through this afternoon.
    (e) Dealing with non - attendees
    3. Right, well, as you know, the purpose of today’s meeting is to see where we are with the
    marketing plan, and to work out what we still need to do before the launch, which is now just six
    weeks away.
    (h) Stating the purpose.
    4. By the end of the meeting, we need to have a list of firm action points for the next month.
    Hopefully we’ll then need only one more meeting next month to tie up any remaining loose ends.
    (a) Starting the desired outcome.
    5. Did everyone get a copy of the agenda I sent round? OK, good.
    (i) Checking people have seen the agenda.
    6. As I say, we’ve got a lot to get through, so please let’s stick to the agenda. I’ve set aside two
    hours for this meeting, and we really can’t afford to run over. Ideally, we can cover everything in
    an hour and a half. Does that sound reasonable?
    (g) Explaining time limits and procedures.
    7. Ah, Helena, come and take a seat. We started without you.
    (f) Dealing with a late arrival
    8. So perhaps we can get the ball rolling by going through the list of action points from the last
    meeting.
    (b) Introducing the first point on the agenda.
    9. Borys, you were going to look into the costs of the various options that came up last time.
    Could you tell us what you found out?
    (d) Handling over to the first speaker

    2. What does the chairwoman mean by the phrases in bold?


    1. See where we are
    - To find out if the plan is going well or not yet finished.

    3. Answer these questions!


    1. What body language do you think the chairwoman used to interrupt the small talk? Why didn’t
    she finish her request?
    -
    2. Why do you think the chairwoman decided not to criticise people for being late? Do you agree
    with her decision?
    3.The chairwoman referred to action points for the next month and a meeting next month. What’s
    the difference between the next month and next month?
    -
    4. Why didn’t the chairwoman go through the agenda step-by-step? Do you agree with her
    decision?
    -
    5. Why did the chairwoman set both a maximum time limit and an ideal time limit?
    -
    6. What verb form did the chairwoman use to refer to an action point from the last meeting?
    -
    7. Do you think the chairwoman’s language was too idiomatic at times?
    -
    4. Match the beginnings and endings

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